Shootist: meaning, definitions and examples

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shootist

[ ˈʃuːtɪst ]

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movie character

A shootist is a person skilled in shooting, especially in a Western movie context. They are often portrayed as quick and accurate shooters, respected for their marksmanship.

Synonyms

marksman, sharpshooter

Examples of usage

He was known as the fastest shootist in the West.
The shootist drew his gun with lightning speed.

Translations

Translations of the word "shootist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atirador

🇮🇳 शूटर

🇩🇪 Schütze

🇮🇩 penembak

🇺🇦 стрілець

🇵🇱 strzelec

🇯🇵 射手 (しゃしゅ)

🇫🇷 tireur

🇪🇸 tirador

🇹🇷 nişancı

🇰🇷 사수

🇸🇦 رامي

🇨🇿 střelec

🇸🇰 strelec

🇨🇳 射手

🇸🇮 strelec

🇮🇸 skotmaður

🇰🇿 атқыш

🇬🇪 მშვილდოსანი

🇦🇿 atıcı

🇲🇽 tirador

Word origin

The term 'shootist' originated in Western movies to describe a skilled gunman. These characters were often central figures in cowboy films, known for their quick draw and accuracy with a gun. The concept of a shootist has since become synonymous with a skilled shooter, especially in a Western context.